because of

preposition

: by reason of : on account of

Synonyms of because of

• with

Examples of because of in a Sentence

I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.

Recent Examples on the Web

The interview was interrupted multiple times because of rain pattering against the barn roof where it was being held. —Emily Chang, ABC News, 7 June 2026

The kingdom is also accelerating spending on defense — which has taken on an even greater importance because of the war with Iran — and investments tied to artificial intelligence, logistics, and infrastructure needed for Expo 2030 and the 2034 men’s soccer World Cup. —Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 June 2026

But first comes Infantino’s own strategic test, the same one faced by every emperor whose dominion threatens to collapse because of overexpansion. —Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026

Hours before the zoo’s corpse flower began to bloom Saturday afternoon, the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory had to evacuate because of a bomb threat. —Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for because of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove

Kids Definition

because of

preposition

: by reason of